| Issue ID | 1039737 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10564339 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 31/01/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated while departing from the driveway driving approximately 2 mph, there was a loud sound from the bottom of the vehicle. He had a previous recall repaired by the manufacturer campaign id number(n49/nhtsa13v-529). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The previous failure was repaired by an authorized dealer. The ball joint to the steering broke as he was traveling and the vehicle had to be towed to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was repaired for a different problem not related to the recall. The failure mileage was 47,000. Dyd |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JOSHUA TREE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28A38GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 2 |
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